11

Nov

Remembrance Day: five beautiful novels about war commemoration

Every autumn, the UK participates in an astonishing commemorative practice: the annual charity drive of the Poppy Appeal. From its origins during the first world war to the purple poppy…

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11

Nov

A quick look at Remembrance Day/ Armistice Day

Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth. It was originally called “Armistice Day” to commemorate armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Monday, November…

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11

Nov

Photo Story: Remembrance Day 2022 in Sydney

An Australian Defence Force (ADF) bugler plays 'The Last Post' as poppies are projected on to the Sydney Opera House sails during a Remembrance Day 2022 Dawn Service at Campbells…

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11

Nov

Photo Story: Poppies on the Sydney Opera House for Remembrance Day

Poppy flowers are projected onto the Sydney Opera House sails during a Remembrance Day 2021 Dawn Service at Campbells Cove in Sydney, Australia, 11 November 2021. Remembrance Day is a…

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08

Nov

Malta remembers the war dead

The annual remembrance day ceremony was held on Sunday, as the country remembered the war dead. During a pontifical mass at St John's Co Cathedral Archbishop Charles Scicluna spoke of…

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10

Nov

Photo Story: Remembrance Day

Queen Elizabeth II who was dressed in black, appeared before wiping away a tear as she watched the  Remembrance Day ceremony from a nearby balcony. It is 100 years since…

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